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Trans youth dying in suicide “epidemic” as UK increasingly restricts gender-affirming care
The death of 15-year-old Jason Pulman is the latest in a string of tragedies fueled by years-long waits for care.
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A staggering 81% of trans adults have considered suicide
Anti-trans rhetoric, politics, and discrimination are having a clear negative impact on trans and nonbinary people’s mental health.
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Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is making 66% of queer youth more anxious & suicidal
A recent survey suggested several ways to help LGBTQ+ youth too.
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Having a parent in the military can increase the risk of suicide for LGBTQ youth
The finding is alarming considering that LGBTQ youth are already over four times more likely to attempt suicide than their non-queer peers.
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One in four LGBTQ young people now identify as non-binary
Using their correct name and pronouns is the number one way their loved ones can make them happy, a survey found.
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A gay kid’s letter to Santa is breaking the internet’s heart
Will asked Santa if he can ask God if “He loves me for being gay.” Get tissues ready.
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The Trevor Project is getting $6 million in a historic grant to help LGBTQ youth
The Trevor Project works to end LGBTQ teen suicide. This grant will help them reach more young people.
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Study finds an epidemic of suicide among LGBTQ youth. Most blame “recent politics.”
54% of young trans people had considered suicide in the last year. 76% said “recent politics” impacted their mental health.
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16-year-old kills self after ‘vindictive’ classmate posts his explicit texts online
He discovered the posts at 10 p.m. — six hours later, he was dead.
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The Trevor Project launches 24/7 text & chat support for the first time
They have been fighting LGBTQ youth suicide for two decades with a phone line. Now they’re reaching out to Generation Z.
